A new path toward sending and receiving information with single photons of light has been discovered by an international team of researchers.
A rocky planet discovered in the Virgo constellation could change how we look for life in the universe.
Researchers engineer first technique to exploit the tunable symmetry of 2D materials for nonlinear optical applications, including laser, optical spectroscopy, imaging, and metrology systems, as well as next-generation optical quantum information processing and computing.
In general, there are three types of driving force for ion transport: electric field; mechanical pressure; and concentration gradient. Recently, light has been propsoed as a fourth. Now, researchers report the incorporation of a transition metal dichalcogenides based van der Waals multilayer heterostructure into nanofluidic materials, and demonstrate a new photo-induced active ion transport phenomenon. This will inspire a broad range of fundamental research and practical application for light-controlled ionic circuits, artificial photosynthesis, biomimetic energy conversion, and so on.
Scientists have discovered a new technique that allows them to manipulate particles that have the same refractive properties as the background environment, overcoming a fundamental technical challenge.
In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins.
A study shows that the tool, which has already received international recognition, can fundamentally change microscopy and pave the way for new discoveries and areas of use within both research and industry.
Mobility of skyrmions in geometric structures depends on their arrangement.
Researchers demonstrate ultrathin photodetector arrays could find potential applications in artificial vision sensing.
Researchers report infusing contact lenses with gold nanoparticles to create a safer way to see colors.
A strategy for preventing boron-containing compounds from breaking down could help medicinal chemists design new drugs.
Physicists proposal that a new type of extra dark energy is involved.
Researchers chemically modified native lignin within wood via a simple, rapid, and scalable UV-assisted photocatalytic oxidation method to fabricate what they call 'photonic wood', which retains a high lignin content of >80%.
New type of control system may broaden robots' range of tasks and allow safer interactions with people.
Filming a 3D video of a virus with instantaneous light and AI.
As the demand for higher data transmission rates is growing, communication via laser beams, terrestrial, ground-to-satellite, and satellite-to-satellite is opening up new possibilities. Fast fine steering mirrors keep laser beams stabilized and pointed in the right direction, making sure they reach their targets exactly, over thousands of miles.
The COSMIC Microscopy beamline achieves world-leading resolution of nanomaterials.
As odd as it sounds, many scientists have attempted to place extremely small diamonds inside living cells. Why? Because nanodiamonds are consistently bright and can give us unique knowledge about the inner life of cells over a long time.
Ever thought about the carbon footprint of the silicon chips inside your phone, smartwatch or the countless other devices inside your home? Every aspect of modern computing, from the smallest chip to the largest data center comes with a carbon price tag.
In a potential boost for quantum computing and communication, a European research collaboration reported a new method of controlling and manipulating single photons without generating heat. The solution makes it possible to integrate optical switches and single-photon detectors in a single chip.